Gail Thompson Turner (1917-2010) | Visit Guest Book
Gail Thompson Turner, 93, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2010 at Bellbrook Cottage Senior Care Center in Pottsboro. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. Brother Roland Ouellette of East Sherman Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Gail was born July 22, 1917 in Bailey to Sterling and Annie Kinnard Turner. He attended school in Bailey. After graduation, Gail started work with Day Manufacturing Company in Sherman where he retired as a die builder and machine operator.
After going to work at Day Manufacturing, Gail was called in 1942 to serve his country for four years, where he was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during his tour of duty. Upon his return, he resumed employment with Day Manufacturing. In 1949, he married Ella Ruth Thornton. He was a member of East Sherman Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Ann Turner, one brother, Odis Turner; and two sisters, Audrey Walker and Bertie Turner.
Gail is survived by niece, Mary Jo Ross and husband, David of Bonham; nephew, Robert D. Turner and wife, Margaret of Greenville; foster brothers, Roy Walker of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Troy Walker of Highland Park, Ill.; and a brother-in-law, Charlie Walker of Bonham.
If desired, memorials may be made to East Sherman Baptist Church, 601 S. Willow, Sherman, Texas 75090 or Perrin Air Force Base Museum, 4575 Airport Dr., Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.
Gail Thompson Turner, 93, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2010 at Bellbrook Cottage Senior Care Center in Pottsboro. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. Brother Roland Ouellette of East Sherman Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Gail was born July 22, 1917 in Bailey to Sterling and Annie Kinnard Turner. He attended school in Bailey. After graduation, Gail started work with Day Manufacturing Company in Sherman where he retired as a die builder and machine operator.
After going to work at Day Manufacturing, Gail was called in 1942 to serve his country for four years, where he was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during his tour of duty. Upon his return, he resumed employment with Day Manufacturing. In 1949, he married Ella Ruth Thornton. He was a member of East Sherman Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Ann Turner, one brother, Odis Turner; and two sisters, Audrey Walker and Bertie Turner.
Gail is survived by niece, Mary Jo Ross and husband, David of Bonham; nephew, Robert D. Turner and wife, Margaret of Greenville; foster brothers, Roy Walker of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Troy Walker of Highland Park, Ill.; and a brother-in-law, Charlie Walker of Bonham.
If desired, memorials may be made to East Sherman Baptist Church, 601 S. Willow, Sherman, Texas 75090 or Perrin Air Force Base Museum, 4575 Airport Dr., Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.
Gail Thompson Turner (1917-2010) | Visit Guest Book
Gail Thompson Turner, 93, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2010 at Bellbrook Cottage Senior Care Center in Pottsboro. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. Brother Roland Ouellette of East Sherman Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Gail was born July 22, 1917 in Bailey to Sterling and Annie Kinnard Turner. He attended school in Bailey. After graduation, Gail started work with Day Manufacturing Company in Sherman where he retired as a die builder and machine operator.
After going to work at Day Manufacturing, Gail was called in 1942 to serve his country for four years, where he was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during his tour of duty. Upon his return, he resumed employment with Day Manufacturing. In 1949, he married Ella Ruth Thornton. He was a member of East Sherman Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Ann Turner, one brother, Odis Turner; and two sisters, Audrey Walker and Bertie Turner.
Gail is survived by niece, Mary Jo Ross and husband, David of Bonham; nephew, Robert D. Turner and wife, Margaret of Greenville; foster brothers, Roy Walker of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Troy Walker of Highland Park, Ill.; and a brother-in-law, Charlie Walker of Bonham.
If desired, memorials may be made to East Sherman Baptist Church, 601 S. Willow, Sherman, Texas 75090 or Perrin Air Force Base Museum, 4575 Airport Dr., Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.
Gail Thompson Turner, 93, passed away Monday evening, September 6, 2010 at Bellbrook Cottage Senior Care Center in Pottsboro. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham. Brother Roland Ouellette of East Sherman Baptist Church will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home.
Gail was born July 22, 1917 in Bailey to Sterling and Annie Kinnard Turner. He attended school in Bailey. After graduation, Gail started work with Day Manufacturing Company in Sherman where he retired as a die builder and machine operator.
After going to work at Day Manufacturing, Gail was called in 1942 to serve his country for four years, where he was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during his tour of duty. Upon his return, he resumed employment with Day Manufacturing. In 1949, he married Ella Ruth Thornton. He was a member of East Sherman Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for many years. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Ann Turner, one brother, Odis Turner; and two sisters, Audrey Walker and Bertie Turner.
Gail is survived by niece, Mary Jo Ross and husband, David of Bonham; nephew, Robert D. Turner and wife, Margaret of Greenville; foster brothers, Roy Walker of Colorado Springs, Colo. and Troy Walker of Highland Park, Ill.; and a brother-in-law, Charlie Walker of Bonham.
If desired, memorials may be made to East Sherman Baptist Church, 601 S. Willow, Sherman, Texas 75090 or Perrin Air Force Base Museum, 4575 Airport Dr., Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.dannelfuneralhome.com.
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